Texas Lands Commitment From Elite In-State WR

Thrower is one of the most volatile receivers in the class. He comes in as the No. 47-ranked receiver in the class and is the No. 7 wideout in the state of Texas. Standing at 6-foot-3, 175 pounds, he is a nightmare matchup for opposing cornerbacks who fall on the shorter end of the spectrum.

Along with a projectable frame, which will only grow better once he steps on campus, he has speed to go along with it. He ran a recorded 11.63-second 100-meter dash, as well as a 23.21-second 200-meter dash, for North Forney High School.

Thrower can do it all on the field. He has a quick release at the line of scrimmage to get an early step on defenders, with excellent acceleration and crisp route running that gives him separation in the passing game.

How Thrower Fits in on the Longhorns Future Roster

Thrower is the second receiver to commit in the class, joining the No. 1 pass-catcher in the class, Easton Royal, in his commitment to the Longhorns. Sarkisian and his staff are in communication to potentially bring in other receivers, but for now, the Longhorns have to feel good about the two they currently have in the class.

Of the 11 receivers on the roster, six are juniors, so the Longhorns have an older group that could be phased out next offseason, with a crop of elite talent waiting behind them. With the Longhorns running a high-octane offense, Thrower will get time to develop, but could also earn time on the field if he shows what a dependable option on the field he can be for the offense.